AFL legend dies at age 43
AFL West Coast premiership winner Adam Hunter has died at the age of 43.
The athlete was found unresponsive just after midnight in Bunbury, south of Perth, and could not be revived.
Hunter was coach of the South Bunbury reserves team and had attended training on Tuesday night prior to his death, before he returned home complaining of chest pains and an ambulance was called to the house he shares with his mother.
WA Police issued a statement on Wednesday, saying, “About 12:20am this morning, 5 February 2025, police and St John Ambulance were called to a residence in Withers upon report of a non-responsive male."
“Upon arrival paramedics immediately commenced first aid, however; the man could not be revived. The 43-year-old man was declared deceased at the scene."
“The death is being considered non-suspicious, and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.”
Hunter played 151 games for the Eagles and the defender turned swingman solidified his place in history at the 2006 grand final.
He kicked West Coast’s last goal of the game, his celebration becoming an iconic moment in club history as they sealed victory over the Sydney Swans after falling short in the same match-up in the 2005 decider.
“We are devastated by the loss of 2006 premiership Eagle Adam Hunter,” West Coast said in a statement on Wednesday. “Our thoughts are with his family, teammates and friends.”
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